Post by: swebster94 on October 15, 2015, 09:02:08 pm
It's a 2005 GT TDI with Mfd2 satnav, climatronic, heated full leather seats and high line cluster.
This is how she was when I first got it, all standard
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Since then I've fitted
-Team Heko wind deflectors
-LED sidelights, number plate lights and interior lights all round
-GTI Monza alloys
-MTEC Super white bulbs
I've also given it a clean, clayed it with a meguiars clay bar kit and polished it up
This is how it stands now:
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Over December/Christmas I plan to fit an RNS510 to it to replace the standard mfd2 so I will be needing a new CAN Gateway at the same time.
Other plans I have for the car
- Retrofit OEM Xenons
- Fit GT front bumper
- Retrofit TPMS
- Boot pop mod
- Retrofit Bluetooth to RNS510
- Retrofit Underseat drawers
- R32/edition 30 rear lights
- Wrap roof black
- Lower it slightly
- Eventually buy some nicer 18" alloys
I need to replace the rear badge as its suffering from the whiteworm, I've seen the 3D effect ones which id like if anyone has the part number for them
Feel free to post any ideas/feedback
Cheers
Sam
Post by: lewisako on October 16, 2015, 11:29:35 am
Post by: swebster94 on October 16, 2015, 12:05:36 pm
Post by: lewisako on October 16, 2015, 12:51:22 pm
Post by: swebster94 on November 02, 2015, 08:28:09 pm
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So today I picked myself up a bargain through a mate..
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I'm not sure if I need to upgrade my can gateway or not to prevent battery drain, im not sure of what revision my can gateway is and I haven't got VCDS to check with.
Not sure if I should just get a gateway just in case so I don't end up with a flat battery? Would have to get a precoded one as I don't have VCDS to program it with, unless anyone around the Stroud/Gloucester area has a lead I can use.
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Post by: JoeDarKa on November 02, 2015, 09:40:06 pm
Post by: swebster94 on November 19, 2015, 01:21:24 pm
Just need a Bluetooth module and loom now for Bluetooth streaming.
Only issue with it is I haven't got the 7digit postcode entry, I think I need to update he firmware and the maps for this don't I?
What's the latest firmware for a version B (381x?) and does anyone here sell it and maps as I don't have a laptop to burn a disc anymore as mine no longer turns on :stupid:
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Anyway this turned up for me this week:
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It's the dodo juice buff daddy version of the DAS-6 machine polisher, just a few more bits to get then I will be giving her a good polish over before winter :happy2:
Post by: swebster94 on January 10, 2016, 10:45:55 pm
She's had a quick going over with the machine polisher, waiting for spring to come and for it to get warmer so I can spend a full day out detailing it. Really pleased with the results though!
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Also updated the RNS 510 to 3810 firmware and v13 maps (Thanks to pashka!)
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December wasn't the best month though,
A lorry going the other way flicked up a stone and left me with a cracked windscreen down the bottom, it's still only a small crack but I'll get a new screen through insurance soon as it has a few other chips in it anyway:
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Then the alternator belt tensioner gave up so I had to replace the belt and tensioner, at the same time I carried out a full service. Then a week later the alternator freewheeling pulley gave up! Looking into it that was the cause of the tensioner to go so should have done it at the same time. Had to buy myself the special tool to fit the new alternator pulley but wasn't too bad
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On a positive note, ordered myself some Bi-Xenon replica headlights today, they are actual Bi-Xenons with the shutters so hopefully will be decent quality. Should be here to Tuesday so they will get fitted next week.
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Cheers for reading! :happy2:
Post by: lewisako on January 11, 2016, 11:10:19 am
Post by: swebster94 on January 11, 2016, 11:26:26 am
Nice progress man, enjoy this thread, done some nice stuff! Starting to work on the interior of mine now, so seeing how nice that radio is has given me ideas! Did yours come standard with the leather interior?Cheers mate!
The interior is worth making better as its where you spend most of your time lol!
The leather wasn't standard but it was an option the original buyer chose :smiley:
Post by: lewisako on January 11, 2016, 11:45:43 am
Post by: swebster94 on January 11, 2016, 11:49:23 am
The RNS you can pick up fairly cheap these days too and it just makes the interior such a nice place, need to upgrade the can gateway though or you'll have a dead battery
Post by: swebster94 on February 02, 2016, 08:12:29 pm
The light output is amazing and perfectly white, looks far better than before
HID Kit on the left, standard halogen bulb on the right
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So pleased with the result, saved money from retrofitting the genuine lights.
This month I've also had to replace NS CV Joint as it was knocking and the OSF lower arm as the front bush was excessively worn. Drives great again now though :grin:
Post by: An0NyMOUs on February 02, 2016, 08:24:04 pm
I've recently facelifted my front end with a Jetta bumper and it makes the world of difference.
Good luck!
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Post by: swebster94 on February 02, 2016, 08:41:28 pm
They do look miles better and more modern though!
Post by: SeyiiOluwa on February 02, 2016, 08:43:26 pm
Post by: An0NyMOUs on February 02, 2016, 08:44:44 pm
Post by: swebster94 on February 02, 2016, 08:59:47 pm
Yeah I've been looking but most breakers around me are older car than the mk5's :(
Post by: mk5Eire on February 03, 2016, 11:18:40 pm
Post by: swebster94 on February 04, 2016, 08:25:15 am
Look into getting some lows Aswel I think it would sit very nice on the monzas
Going to be looking into some eibach springs soon I think, dont want to loose the smooth ride and I can't go too low as there's 3/4 big speed bumps to get to my house :signLOL: I smashed the cat off my old lupo that was on coilovers trying to get over them :grin:
Post by: mk5Eire on February 04, 2016, 08:41:53 am
Look into getting some lows Aswel I think it would sit very nice on the monzas
Going to be looking into some eibach springs soon I think, dont want to loose the smooth ride and I can't go too low as there's 3/4 big speed bumps to get to my house :signLOL: I smashed the cat off my old lupo that was on coilovers trying to get over them :grin:
Have you looked into a cup kit?? Doesn't sacrifice much comfort and really improve handling with a subtle drop!
Sent from my iPhone that holds battery for 48 minutes
Post by: swebster94 on February 11, 2016, 10:58:40 pm
Anyway few problems with the car this month, so far I've replaced OSF Lower arm, NSF CV Joint, OSF Spring and top mount, been expensive and I've still got a knocking noise from the N/S and a juddering on idle that makes the car vibrate intermittently but the engine idles fine, I think it may be worn top gearbox mount but haven't got round to checking it yet
Thinking about returning the wheels in anthracite next month and maybe tinting the rear lights to look like R32/Ed30's